December weather forecast
West Smithfield, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Smithfield, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 53.6°F (12°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at an icy 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in West Smithfield is 76%.

Rainfall

In West Smithfield, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Smithfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.7 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In West Smithfield, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in West Smithfield, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in West Smithfield, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in West Smithfield is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in West Smithfield?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 53.6°F (12°C) and 39.2°F (4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Smithfield?

In West Smithfield, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in West Smithfield?

In West Smithfield, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in West Smithfield?

In West Smithfield, North Carolina, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in West Smithfield in December?

In West Smithfield, North Carolina, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Smithfield?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in West Smithfield?

In West Smithfield, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Smithfield?

On the first day of December in West Smithfield, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in West Smithfield?

The months with the least sunshine in West Smithfield, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Smithfield?

In West Smithfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in West Smithfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in West Smithfield is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average temperature in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average pressure in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average wind speed in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average humidity in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average rainfall in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average rainfall days in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average snowfall in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average snowfall days in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average sunshine days in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average UV index in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average cloud cover in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
West Smithfield, NC

Average visibility in December - West Smithfield, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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